Podcasts about geek therapeutics

Gaming host John sits down with Dr. Anthony Bean, clinical psychologist, video game researcher, and founder of Geek Therapeutics, to explore the intersection of mental health and gaming. From the myths around video game addiction to how gaming can actually help us grow emotionally, this episode dives into what it really means to level up in real life. Whether you're curious about therapy through geek culture, want to better understand your own gaming habits, or just love hearing about how your favorite games impact your brain—this is one episode you don't want to miss. Your weekly hit of gaming insights, video game culture, and expert-level conversations—from the Video Gamers Podcast. FOLLOW GEEK THERAPEUTICS: Website: https://geektherapeutics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geektherapeutics/ Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, and Gaius Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/videogamerspod Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/Dsx2rgEEbz Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/  Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod  Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1   Visit us on the web: https://videogamerspod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 'Convos from the Couch' by LifeStance Health, we talk with therapist William Acton about using the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) as a therapeutic tool. Acton shares his background and how his love for storytelling led him to integrate D&D into his practice. He explains the basics of D&D and how he adapts the game for therapy sessions, helping clients address issues like social anxiety, anger, grief, and more. Acton discusses the therapeutic benefits, such as improved communication and acceptance of failure, and the flexibility of D&D to meet various therapeutic goals. He also describes his training through Geek Therapeutics and mentions the broad applicability of tabletop RPGs in therapy.  

On this episode of the Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, join hosts Bryan and Aaron as they interview Alicia Figliuolo, Director of Education and Training at Geek Therapeutics. Discover how Geek Therapeutics integrates therapeutic play and geek culture to provide education and therapy services. Alicia shares her journey from veteran to leader, the use of TTRPGs in therapy for stress and PTSD, and the distinction between therapy and therapeutic gaming. Learn about the training programs for therapists and game masters, and hear heartwarming stories of lives changed through gaming.

Welcome to another episode of Perspective Checks where I sit down with a friend in the tabletop roleplaying game world and discuss a topic of their choice!   This time Rene is joined once again by Troy from the DMs After Dark to talk with Liz Greene, LMHC MFT TGM/DM GT, a licensed Geek Therapist who uses games and popular media in her sessions! We discuss games as a community, using characters as buffers to experiences, practicing social skills, and putting consequences into perspective, and more.   Please check out these amazing resources and tell us about experiences at the table you've had that have helped you in hard times!   You can find Liz at Serenity Coaching & Counseling, Psychology Today, and find other geek therapists in your area at Geek Therapeutics.   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter/X | Threads | DMs After Dark email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode: Theme Song written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Hello everyone and welcome to a very special interview episode with Liz Greene, LMHC MFT TGM/DM GT, a licensed Geek Therapist who uses games and popular media in her sessions! Rene & Troy sit down and discuss games as a community, using characters as buffers to experiences, practicing social skills, and putting consequences into perspective, and more.   Please check out these amazing resources and tell us about experiences at the table you've had that have helped you in hard times!   You can find Liz at Serenity Coaching & Counseling, Psychology Today, and find other geek therapists in your area at Geek Therapeutics.   If you want to look really cool, consider buying your very own DMsAfterDark T-shirt!   If you enjoy our streams, podcasts, or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs.   And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube.   Music in the Episode: DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

I'm joined by Ryan McLaughlin the host of the new podcast, D&D for the Deconstructed. He shares his story of gaming with his family and how he is using tabletop role playing games for education, therapy, and his faith community. We discuss Call of Cthulhu, Curse of Strahd vs. She is the Ancient, Geek Therapeutics, the Satanic Panic, and who "the Deconstructed" are.

In this episode of Infinite Quest, Cate and Erik sit down to dicuss one of the worst feelings in the world: that nagging feeling of "was I supposed to be somewhere?" For both Cate and Erik this week, that answer is yes. We discuss that feeling, and how to combat it, along with the wicked case of the yips we developed after our mid-summer break.  Learn more about Geek Therapeutics' training courses, books and therapy services here: www.geektherapeutics.com (and don't forget to use code InfiniteQuest for 10% your order of books and courses! Find us on TikTok, Twitter and Instagram at: @catieosaurus @heygude Listener email: ask@infinitequestpodcast.com Media/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.com Find all of our links and cool stuff at: www.infinitequestpodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/support

As a lifelong geek I will preach the good word of all things niche and nerdy to anyone who will listen and even some who won't. I'm the kind of person who strongly believes that a good story can change your entire outlook, that a well-crafted game can be a balm for the soul, and that superheroes can save you even if they aren't real.  But there are a lot of aspects of geek culture that are still seen as far-fetched, laughable, even dangerous by authority figures, especially when it comes to the field of mental health. Geeks, gamers, and other folks with insular or niche interests oftentimes have to spend time explaining fandom dynamics or the concept of internet friendships or why they spend so much time reading and writing fan fiction to people who aren't always welcoming.  Enter Dr. Megan Connell, Licensed Psychologist & Therapeutic Dungeon Master with over a decade of experience in the field. She's an incredibly accomplished therapist, educator, author, and content creator in her own right who has turned her attention to creating a safe space for geeks who want to get serious about their mental health in a space tailored for them. She is the author of the upcoming book Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy.  She is a board member for Geek Therapeutics a training platform that develops professional programs teaching the inclusion of games in clinical practices. Dr. Connell speaks nationally on the intersection of gaming and psychology and on geek culture. Social links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headonfirepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/headonfirepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headonfirepod Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headonfirepod Buy me a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/headonfirepod Subscribe to the Head On Fire podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/head-on-fire/id337689333 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qTYYhCLMdFc4PhQmSL1Yh?si=5387b774ed6e4524 YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/HeadOnFirePod

**Get Each Episode One Week Early on Patreon!** This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey, Stephanie, and Pat are joined by Dr. Anthony Bean, noted author and CEO of Geek Therapeutics, to talk about his practice, how he implements games into sessions, connecting gaming to therapy though his books, and more. Follow Corey: Twitter  |  InstagramFollow LeRon: Twitter  |  Instagram  |  TwitchFollow Stephanie: Twitter | Instagram Follow us on Social Media:Twitter | Discord | Instagram | Twitch | YouTube | Facebook Group | Facebook Thank you for listening to The Boss Rush Podcast, the Flagship Show of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. You can catch the show on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and other podcast apps as well as our website every Monday morning. Remember to like, subscribe, share, rate, and review us wherever you consume the show. Thanks for building something better together with us. Be You. Be More. Play Games. Be Better

In this episode, Cate has a CRISIS (tm) about time (or the lack of it) and how one thing can lead to one thing to one thing to one thing until the avalanche of all the stuff you haven't done hits you in the ass. Erik talks about his newest invention, and together, Cate and Erik talk about the future of Infinite Quest's gaming endeavors. Learn more about Geek Therapeutics' training courses, books and therapy services here: www.geektherapeutics.com (and don't forget to use code InfiniteQuest for 10% your order of books and courses! Find us on TikTok, Twitter and Instagram at:@catieosaurus@heygude Listener email: ask@infinitequestpodcast.comMedia/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.comFind all of our links and cool stuff at: www.infinitequestpodcast.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/support

CONTENT WARNING: The second half of this episode contains open and honest conversations about self-harm. If you're not in a place to hear that content, please feel free to leave after the ad break. In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss the nuances of experience pain with ADHD- chronic, injury and self-inflicted. They talk about the effect of pain on ADHD and how ADHD's common manifestations (executive dysfunction, time perception, dopamine deficiency, lack of stimulus) can lead to a very different relationship with pain. DID YOU KNOW? Nearly three-quarters of adults with ADHD reported experiencing common, painful conditions such as headaches, back pain, and joint pain. Another study published in the Journal of Pain Research found that ADHD was more prevalent in patients with chronic pain. Additionally, a study published in PLOS One found that children and adolescents with chronic pain were more likely to have neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD. Episode Resources: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides information and resources for those struggling with self-harm, including hotline support and local support groups. Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness The Self-Injury Outreach and Support (SIOS) program provides information, resources, and support for those struggling with self-harm. Self-Injury Outreach and Support (sioutreach.org) To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a non-profit organization that aims to provide hope and support for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. https://twloha.com/ The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support for people in crisis. Text "HOME" to 741741 in the United States, or visit their website for international crisis text lines. Learn more about Geek Therapeutics' training courses, books and therapy services here: www.geektherapeutics.com (and don't forget to use code InfiniteQuest for 10% your order of books and courses!) Find us on TikTok, Twitter and Instagram at:@catieosaurus@heygudeListener email: ask@infinitequestpodcast.comMedia/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.comFind all of our links and cool stuff at: www.infinitequestpodcast.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/support

In their first event-based episode, John and Stevie are taking you on a little trip through their experiences at Megacon Orlando. They're not only talking about the basics of the event, but also about some of their favorite tabletop creators and vendors from the show! Timestamps: (02:00) First Impressions (02:26) Getting Started / Tickets (05:26) Enjoyment of the Convention (07:16) Tabletop Areas (09:50) Vendors and Artists (19:15) Guests (22:12) Special Notes (22:46) Final Impressions Resources Mentioned: MEGACON Orlando: https://fanexpohq.com/megaconorlando/ Adventures on Tap: https://www.aotorlando.com/ Game Toppers: https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ The Crafty Gamer: https://www.thecraftygamer.com/ RAD Dice & Gaming: https://raddng.com/ Nomnivore Games: https://www.nomnivoregames.com/ Topodog: https://topodog.com/ Geek Therapeutics: https://geektherapeutics.com/ Arcane Fey Creations: https://www.arcanefeycreations.com/ Beadle & Grimm's: https://beadleandgrimms.com/ Star Shanties: https://www.starshanties.com/ Charnel House Tattoos: https://charnelhousetattoo.com/ 20mintabletop.com

In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to answer a 'pie in the sky' question- what would you do if you have unlimited access to money, time and resources to support your ADHD? Cate talks about pile-on task management, Erik talks task debt, and they discuss the difference between starting and overwhelm with task management and ADHD. Learn more about Geek Therapeutics' training courses, books and therapy services here: www.geektherapeutics.com (and don't forget to use code InfiniteQuest for 10% your order of books and courses!) Learn more by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequestErik: www.patreon.com/heygudeCate: mostlypans.com or www.patreon.com/catieosaurus Find us on TikTok and Instagram at:@catieosaurus@heygudeListener email: ask@infinitequestpodcast.comMedia/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.comFind all of our links and cool stuff at: www.infinitequestpodcast.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/support

In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss laziness, learned incompetence, and ADHD, and how things like emotional dysregulation, executive function and even trauma can become an untenable "Laundry Mountain". Cate has an honestly pretty significant podcast breakthrough, Erik busts out some Fancy Words, and they come up with a new plan to get past ADHD paralysis and into a functioning kitchen. Learn more about Geek Therapeutics' training courses, books and therapy services here: www.geektherapeutics.com (and don't forget to use code InfiniteQuest for 10% your order of books and courses!) Get The Game Here: ⁠i'm sorry did you say street magic by Caro Asercion (itch.io) Learn more by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequestErik: www.patreon.com/heygudeCate: mostlypans.com or www.patreon.com/catieosaurus Find us on TikTok and Instagram at:@catieosaurus@heygudeListener email: ask@infinitequestpodcast.comMedia/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.comFind all of our links and cool stuff at: www.infinitequestpodcast.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/support

In this Episode, Cate and Erik continue on their "I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic" journey with the next part of what happens to the world of Senoia Springs, the McManamans, and several other new friends. They also encounter, in real time, ADHD challenges of staying on track and staying focused when the picture gets too big and ideas get too overwhelming. We also take a couple of minutes to introduce our new partner, Geek Therapeutics and talk a little bit about the incredible work they do. Learn more about Geek Therapeutics' training courses, books and therapy services here: www.geektherapeutics.com (and don't forget to use code InfiniteQuest for 10% your order of books and courses!) Get The Game Here: ⁠i'm sorry did you say street magic by Caro Asercion (itch.io) Learn more by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequestErik: www.patreon.com/heygudeCate: mostlypans.com or www.patreon.com/catieosaurus Find us on TikTok and Instagram at:@catieosaurus@heygudeListener email: ask@infinitequestpodcast.comMedia/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.comFind all of our links and cool stuff at: www.infinitequestpodcast.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/support

This Week's Guest: Dr. Megan Connell Dr. Megan Connell is a board-certified psychologist in private practice who formerly served in the US Army. In her current work she utilizes tabletop role-playing games as a clinical intervention. In 2017 she co-founded the media company Geeks Like Us which focuses on geek and gaming culture. She is the author of the upcoming book Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy.  She is a board member for Geek Therapeutics a training platform that develops professional programs teaching the inclusion of games in clinical practices. Dr. Connell speaks nationally on the intersection of gaming and psychology and on geek culture. Please also out Megan's creative work: Website D&D Therapy Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy: A Guide for the Clinician Game Master Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic. If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook. Music by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

Today we have on middle school teacher Liz (last name redacted so her students wont find her) who started a DnD club at her school. What started out as a small gaming club for teachers now is a 40+ student organization that Liz runs to help kids socialize and grow outside the classroom. We talk today about running games for kids and how you can support initiatives like this in your area! Hosts: Nick and Liz (@lizfavtastic) Organizations mentioned on todays ep to check out: Take This Org - takethis.org Games to Grow - gametogrow.org Geek Therapeutics - geektherapeutics.com Sponsor: Daily Dose of Yarn! You gotta check out these hats - www.etsy.com/shop/dailydoseofyarn/ Theme music: Unexplored Moon by Miguel Johnson

Have you ever felt the thrill of rolling a 20-sided die? If you're in the general demographic of a Behavioral Observations listener, I'd guess probably not. However, it may not surprise you to learn that being the cosmically uncoordinated and socially challenged kid of the 80s, I certainly have.  Which is why I jumped at the chance to speak with Session 190 guest, Rob Harvey, about how he uses role-playing games, like Dungeons and Dragons (D&D for short), to teach social skills to his clients.  If you're not familiar with D&D, don't worry. We go over what that is in this podcast. Rob also goes on to explain that by playing these games, clients get to practice skills like speech prosody, turn taking, teamwork, conflict resolution, perspective taking, and so much more. So even if you are not interested in role-playing games in principle, you might want to check this show out nonetheless because of the benefits it may have for the people you work with.  I would also offer that this type of activity seems like an unexplored area for research. Rob shared some of the anecdotal outcomes he's seen in this podcast, and it just made me think of how great it would be to see if these findings could be scientifically investigated. As far as numbers go, Rob has some data that suggest over 90% of his clients go on to play these games with peers outside of therapeutic hours, so it definitely seems like something is there.  Here links to things we discussed: Rob's grad program and BOP Sponsor (and no, we didn't plan this), University of Cincinnati Online. Rob's band, Vose. D & D stuff on Amazon (disclosure: affiliate link). Famous people who play D & D. Dungeons & Dragons Reddit.  Dungeons & Dragons Wikipedia page. D & D Discord.  What is an Alignment? Here's a quiz to find out your alignment. Game To Grow organization. Geek Therapeutics organization. Link to the Stranger Things D&D scene from the picture above. Session 190 is brought to you with support from: HRIC Recruiting. Barb Voss has been placing BCBAs in permanent positions throughout the US for just about a decade, and has been in the business more generally for 30 years. When you work with HRIC, you work directly with Barb, thereby accessing highly personalized service. So if you're about to graduate, you're looking for a change of pace, or you just want to know if the grass really is greener on the other side, head over to HRIColorado.com to schedule a confidential chat right away. Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations. The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button. Lastly, need CEUs on the go? Check out the podcasts that are available for BACB Continuing Education.

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C speaks with friend and colleague Charlene MacPherson, LCSW-C about Charlene's work bringing therapeutic gaming to adults in Linthicum, Maryland.   Laura and Charlene discuss how embracing one's authentic self as a therapist helps clients who are looking for what is unique about us to feel seen and understood in therapy settings. Charlene talks about her journey to acceptance as a self-proclaimed nerd and how she learned to embrace her gifts and use them to help her clients. This is a beautiful conversation that will inspire you to embrace the parts of you that might be hidden when wearing your therapist hat. Additionally, Charlene talks about how Role Playing Games can be used therapeutically and what a therapeutic RPG looks like.   Self-proclaimed nerd and licensed psychotherapist, Charlene MacPherson uses nerd culture to create a safe and fun environment to explore the therapy process. She's also a mother, wife, Lutheran, podcaster, and owner of Nerd Adventure Therapy 2.0 (NAT20). Charlene's been playing Role Playing games for 15 years and Game Mastering for 3 years. She's been in the mental health field as a Licensed Certified Social Worker- Clinical for 12 years. Charlene offers Therapeutically Applied Role Playing Game social skills therapy groups for adults age 25 and up as a part of her therapy services in Linthicum, Maryland. She's a certified Therapeutic Game Master in the Game to Grow method of TTRPG therapy. She's also in the process of completing certification with Geek Therapeutics. And she has a podcast called Mental Health Quest which is about demystifying and destigmatizing therapy.   Resources:   Find NAT20Therapy on Facebook and Twitter Check out Charlene's website here! (it's very cool)   Find Charlene's podcast, Mental Health Quest, here. Thank you to TherapyNotes for sponsoring this week's episode! TherapyNotes makes billing, scheduling, notetaking, and telehealth incredibly easy.  And now, for all you prescribers out there, TherapyNotes is proudly introducing E-prescribe! Find out what more than 100,000 mental health professionals already know, and try TherapyNotes for 2 months, absolutely free.  Try it today with no strings attached, and see why everyone is switching to TherapyNotes.  Now featuring E-prescribe. Click here or use promo code "chat" at www.therapynotes.com to receive 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes!  This episode is also sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network. Learn about trauma, connect with resources and find a trauma therapist near you at www.traumatherapistnetwork.com. We believe that trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available. Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio 

This week's special guest is Eloy Lasanta (@eloythesaint), owner of Third Eye Games, designer and player of MANY tabletop RPGs, musician, and teacher of an upcoming game design class at Central Michigan University! Eloy's Games: https://www.thirdeyegames.net/Geek Therapeutics: https://www.geektherapeutics.com/Eloy's Music: https://straysoftheworldmusic.com/Beyond Solitaire is now proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxBIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and the first offering looks fantastic. Check that out here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-designAll episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaireContact Me: Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.comTwitter: @beyondsolitaireInstagram: @beyondsolitaireFacebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaireWebsite: www.beyondsolitaire.net

This week host Robby Ratan had a truly enlightening conversation with Dr. Sarah Hays, a practicing clinician who uses video games and avatars in the therapy she provides to her clients. She also works at Take This and Queer Women of Esports. The two discuss the Geek Therapeutics movement (super cool idea Robby had never heard of), the exciting potential to provide therapy using and/or inside of video games and virtual reality, and the important role that avatars (and the Proteus effect) play in such therapy. Robby is truly inspired to help his research field build stronger bridges with practicing clinicians after this conversation! And remember, if anyone is skeptical about using a game for therapy, tell them it's just a playable book! Take the SPARTIE-Cast survey and let us know what you think of the podcast!About this week's guest:Dr. Sarah Hays is a doctor of counseling psychology and practicing clinician specialized in Geek Therapy, ADHD and LGBTQIA+ populations. She's the mentorship lead and a podcast co-host at Queer Women of Esports, an organization dedicated to providing resources and mentorship to help create positive change the esports industry and make it more inclusive. Hays is also a clinical contributor at Take This, a non-profit organization focused on supporting and decreasing the stigma around mental health in the gaming community and industry. About the SPARTIE Lab:The Social and Psychological Approaches to Research on Technology-Interaction Effects (SPARTIE) Lab performs research on the effects of human-technology interaction, examining how the use of media technologies (e.g., avatars, agents, automobiles) influences meaningful outcomes (e.g., education, health/safety, persuasion).The SPARTIE Lab is part of the greater academic community at the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University. More information on the lab's research projects, staff, and work can be found on the SPARTIE Lab website.About the host:Dr. Rabindra (Robby) Ratan, Ph. D., is an associate professor and AT&T Scholar at Michigan State University's Department of Media and Information and is the director of the SPARTIE Lab.He is also an affiliated faculty member of the MSU Department of Psychology, the MSU College of Education's program in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, and the MSU Center for Gender in a Global Context. Ratan received his Ph.D. from USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, his M.A. in Communication from Stanford University, and his B.A. in Science, Technology and Society, also from Stanford University.Dr. Ratan conducts research on the effects of human-technology interaction, examining how media technologies (e.g., avatars, agents, automobiles) influence meaningful outcomes (e.g., persuasion, education, health/safety).  He is particularly interested in the Proteus effect, media-rich transportation contexts, perceptions of media as self-representations and/or social others, avatarification for health and education, and gender stereotypes in gaming contexts.Dr. Ratan lives near Lansing with his family. More information on his work can be found on his website.

Mithrandiel interviews Dr. Anthony Bean of Geek Therapeutics around the importance of integrating geek culture in modern therapy practices.

I'm happy to announce the start of my PAX East Online coverage! I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Dr. Anthony Bean and discuss his offerings over at Geek Therapeutics! A site that allows people to come and make their lives better through therapy alongside the connections we can make utilizing pop culture. Here, Anthony gives a full rundown on what it's like being a consultant for the company, the many certifications they offer, plus a slew of other outlets. This includes podcasting, a line of psychology books as well as teases into future Kickstarter offerings. You'll also get a look inside Anthony's favorite game series AND a look into my own personal struggles with therapy, why Nightwing means so much to me as a character and how I relate to him! This was an insightful conversation and I hope it helps you all in some way, shape, or form. If you want to learn more about Geek Therapeutics, visit their website down below! https://www.geektherapeutics.com If you'd like to support the show, become a supporter on Anchor! Follow me on Twitch! twitch.tv/blulightningcos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

If you are like us, you have probably had to defend your love of tabletop roleplaying more than once as not a childish game, perhaps you have used sports and sports fans as an argument, well no longer! After this episode of Geezers of the Game you will have scientific evidence and examples to share, and no doubt add a little lift to your step knowing you have been right to play all these years. Join us with our guest on the show today, Dr. Tony Bean as we discuss Geek Therapeutics and all the benefits and warm fuzzies we get from gaming! As Always if you like our content please support us by clicking the follow button and through our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/geezers) or buy us a coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geezers). Check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Geezersofthegame If you have comments or ideas for our next show please feel free to email us at geezersofthegame@gmail.com.

This week we got the chance to sit down with Dr. Megan Connell, a psychologist, DM for Clinical Roll, creator and host of Psychology at the Table, and co-founder of G33ks Like Us. It was amazing getting a chance to sit down with Dr.Connell to chat about utilizing D&D in therapy, the GM training program at Geek Therapeutics and just geeking out. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and thanks for listening! Go check out MeganPsyD on Twitter! https://twitter.com/MeganPsyD If your interested in any of the great games and kickstarters Dr. Connell shared please check out: The Story Engine: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockpapercynic/the-story-engine-deck-of-endless-storytelling-prompts-book Hitpoint press: https://hitpointpress.com/ Growl: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/235451/growl  Sparkle Kitty: https://breakinggames.com/products/sparkle-kitty GM training : https://therapeuticgamemaster.com/ G33ksLikeUs: https://twitter.com/G33ksLikeUs   Guardians Mental Health Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits   Leave us a review! Help the Podcast grow so we can continue to bring you our fusion of mental health topics and gaming.

The podcast show that explores the nexus between, science, story, wonder and philosophy is back! On this episode we explore the depths of video game therapy and research with the Video Game Doc himself, Dr Anthony Bean of Geek Therapeutics and Telos Project.